2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DS08 VMF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 182,559 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS08 VMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 182,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS08 VMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (DS08 VMF) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DS08 VMF Mileage History
- 02/12/2022165,094 mi
- 18/12/2023170,394 mi+5,300 mi
- 19/07/2024170,401 mi+7 mi
- 30/08/2024170,506 mi+105 mi
- 02/09/2025182,559 mi+12,053 mi
Average of roughly 6,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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